Tuesday, November 2, 2010

22. Compensation orders.-In addition to other reliefs as may be granted under this Act, the Magistrate may on an application being made by the aggrieved person, pass an order directing the respondent to pay compensation and damages for the injuries, including mental torture and emotional distress, caused by the acts of domestic violence committed by that respondent. COMMENTS :-THIS SECTION GIVES A RIGHT TO THE AGGRIEVED WOMEN TO GET TORTUOUS COMPENSATION / DAMAGES FROM THE RESPONDENT . FOR EXAMPLE IF SHE LOST A LIMB, SHE CAN CLAIM COMPENSATION AS CLAIMED IN ACCIDENT CASES. AND ANOTHER EXAMPLE- IF HER PROPERTY WAS DESTROYED, SHE CAN CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR IT TOWARDS DAMAGE.